subject: Techniques For Some Halibut Fishing [print this page] Love to fish; why not head out for some Halibut fishing this year. It's a great sport and one if you know some techniques you can increase your chances of catching a nice big halibut. In spring the Halibut love to sit closer to shore, it's where the food is that they will enjoy eating. But read on and get some great tips to use.
Jigs are the best equipment you can use for halibut fishing, and you should focus on getter several of the sizes and shapes. Though you will find the more popular size of jig to buy will be 8 to 12 ounces. However, if you fish in shallow water, you will need a smaller size of jig. Set your hook at the top of the jig.
Add a piece of herring to a jig that is shaped like a herring, and your chances of getting a fish while halibut fishing should increase. Attracting Halibut will be the sound that jig will make when it hits the bottom, and also the smell of the bait. If they know there is food around, you will hopefully be bringing home your limit.
Normally you should stick with water that is around 80 to 180 feet deep, possibly moving once in a while to deeper water up to 300 feet deep. Also consider the use of a spreader bar on which you can place some herring to. Use treble hooks with this type of bait and test line of 40 to 80 pounds.
Since halibut love hanging at the bottom, you need to fish the bottom and no more than five feet above the bottom. Since they love gravel or sand bottoms, you will not fear the loss of equipment. If you're not using a spreader bar, make sure after you've hit the bottom of the area that you lift the jig up and lower it slowly.
When you can tell you have a halibut nibbling you need to set your hook. Lift the rod up and keep it up while you're reeling in the line. Once you're sure that the halibut is actually hooked you can than pump the rod so the line stays tight.
Once the halibut gets close to the top you will experience a strong run. Have your equipment drag set for that, and get ready for them to dive. You should also have a gaff hook and harpoon on board to help bring in the fish. A harpoon can have line on the end of it, just watch for it to come back up, and start bringing the halibut in again.
Good luck with your halibut fishing, try these tips and you will find success.
